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Betsy's Double Pelvic
Osteotomy (DPO)

Betsy, an adorable and brave 8-month-old Labrador. This young lady came to our veterinary surgeon Dr Simon Culmstock for a second-opinion consultation after experiencing lameness and stiffness in her back legs.

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A CT scan revealed that Betsy had severe hip dysplasia and coxofemoral subluxation, likely due to genetic factors. Dr Simon Culmstock worked closely with Betsy’s owner to develop a treatment plan, recommending surgery to improve her quality of life.

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Betsy required a procedure called a Double Pelvic Osteotomy (DPO), which helps correct hip dysplasia by rotating the hip socket to improve alignment. This surgery is typically performed on young dogs to stabilize their hips and provide better ligament support.

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In addition, Betsy underwent a hip toggle procedure to address her partially dislocated hips. This involved inserting a small toggle pin through an incision and anchoring it to the bone to secure the femoral head within the hip socket.

This stabilization will allow Betsy’s hips to heal properly, helping her walk more comfortably and live free of pain.​​​

Betsy's recovery

The prognosis for these surgeries is generally very good, though there is a slight risk of re-dislocation in the days or weeks following the procedure. We cannot stress enough how important it is to take your pet’s recovery seriously. To support Betsy’s recovery, she required close supervision, crate confinement, and a period of restricted activity.

It has now been just over 14 weeks since Betsy’s first visit with Dr Simon Culmstock. We are incredibly proud of our dedicated veterinary team, Betsy’s responsible owners, and Betsy herself for all the hard work that went into her preparation, procedure, and recovery!​​​​

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